Grimmway Farms Moves Plants With Robots Posted by Richard Jones|October 5, 2015 In phase one of what it hopes will be a series of trials, Grimmway Farms experimented with the […]Read More
New Learning Opportunity for Precision Spraying in Orchards Posted by Growing Produce Staff|June 9, 2026
Innovative Team Effort Powers Smart Orchard Initiative Into the Future By Melinda Taschetta-Millane|June 9, 2026
Robots, Container Production, And The Future Of Vegetable Growing By Richard Jones|October 5, 2015 Water. Labor. Affordable land. Transportation costs. As a vegetable grower, you face challenges like these every year — […]
Apples, Lettuce Among Top Organic Crops Produced Posted by Christina Herrick|September 22, 2015 Survey says sales, production increasing.
Florida Citrus Grower Earns Organic Farmer Of The Year Award Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2015 Organic Trade Association recognizing William “Benny” McLean of Uncle Matt’s Organic for commitment and significant contributions to the industry.
BioSafe Systems’ ZeroTol 2.0 Now OMRI Certified Posted by Rosemary Gordon|August 25, 2015 Broad spectrum bactericide/fungicide is now cleared for use in organic production.
National Organic Survey Issued By Growing Produce Staff|July 9, 2015 The Organic Farming Research Foundation has kicked off its annual survey, asking all certified organic farmers in the […]
Study: Consumers Prefer U.S.-Grown Organic Broccoli Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 9, 2015 Country of Origin Labeling a major factor in purchasing decisions.
The ROI On An Organic Checkoff [Opinion] By Richard Jones|June 29, 2015 Organic agriculture is more profitable for farmers than conventional agriculture, according to a recent study published in the […]
Organic Fruit Production Pollinator Conservation Tactics By Emily May|May 29, 2015 Many fruit crops are dependent on insect pollinators, so supporting them is critical to your farm’s success.
Numbers Of Organic Farms, Sales, Continue To Soar By David Eddy|May 28, 2015 Of all the fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S., 12% is now organic, doubling market share in the past decade.
David Peri of Peri & Sons Receives Outstanding Agriculturalist Award Posted by Lauren María Alexander|May 22, 2015 David Peri, president of Peri & Sons Farms, has been named the 2015 Nevada Outstanding Agriculturalist Award by […]
USDA Announces $11.9M In Assistance For Organic Certification Posted by Christina Herrick|May 14, 2015 Following on the heels of the USDA’s announcement of record growth in the organic sector, the USDA’s Agriculture […]
Webcast: Weed Control Options For Organic Tomato Production Posted by Lauren María Alexander|April 24, 2015 As part of a series of free educational webcasts on The Plant Management Network, a presentation on weed […]
Record Number Of Organic Producers In U.S. Posted by Christina Herrick|April 21, 2015 USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Services says domestic production has increased by 250% across all markets since 2002.
Westbridge Receives California Approval For Organic Herbicide Posted by David Eddy|February 18, 2015 SUPPRESS® Herbicide EC is a new broad spectrum, post-emergent tool for organic growers.
USDA Proposes Expansion Of Organic Assessment Exemption Posted by Rosemary Gordon|December 17, 2014 Action would increase the entities exempt from paying assessments for promotion programs on products certified as “organic” or “100% organic.”
Packaging Company’s Campaign To Benefit Future Organic Farmers Posted by David Eddy|November 19, 2014 Sambrailo Packaging of Watsonville, CA, has partnered with California Certified Organic Farmers and will donate a portion of the sales of clamshells made from plastic bottles.
Organic Strawberry Research Gets $200,000 Boost From Walmart Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 7, 2014 Scientists from University of Florida and North Carolina A&T forge ahead with studies, seek more grower feedback.
Virginia Tech Research Center Receives Grant To Study Organic Production Posted by Christina Herrick|October 14, 2014 Rootstocks are the focus a of project led by assistant professor Greg Peck.
Researchers Breeding Organic Tomato Varieties Receive $2 Million Federal Grant Posted by Rosemary Gordon|October 1, 2014 Purdue University accepts funding to lead multi-institution research to breed organic varieties that will resist foliar diseases.
